Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC)

NJ DMHAS Opioid Summit 2024 - Building Hope for the Future
2024-09-18 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
On behalf of the Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, we would like to invite you to register for the 2024 Virtual Opioid Summit – Building Hope for the Future. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 9:00AM to 3:30PM . The Summit will present current research and evidence-based best practices through keynote speakers, panels and workshops. Topics to be covered include Opioid Use Disorder and stigma, current drug trends, harm reduction, family supports, OUD and vulnerable populations, and more!
Please use this link to register: https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=42768&StepNumber=1
After completing registration, you will receive an email from donotreply@eventScribe.com which will include your “Access Key”. Please keep this available since it will be needed to log in to the virtual conference.

Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative featuring Dr. Pamela Valera
2024-09-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Medical Science Building, B515 (Rosemary Gellene Room), 185 South Orange Ave, Newark, NJ, 07103
To register, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Webinar: Telemedicine and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Populations
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The treatment of opioid use disorder in rural communities can be complex due to transportation, connectivity, and other barriers. While telemedicine can help overcome some of these challenges, it also presents additional obstacles. This presentation will review the challenges associated with treating opioid use disorder in rural areas. It will explore the advantages and disadvantages of using telemedicine, the difficulties in obtaining urine toxicology screenings, and why this may not be a significant problem.

Presenter: Greg Greenberg, MD
Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine / Chief Medical Officer, OneTogether Solutions / Medical Director, New Life Clinic / Interim Medical Director, Cedar Wellness

For registration, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Webinar - Telemedicine and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Populations
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual

Knock Out Opioid Use Day Webinar - Understanding & Supporting Recovery featuring Dr. Danielle Dick
2024-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
RARC Director Danielle Dick will participate in the Knock Out Opioid Use Day Learning Series for a panel discussion on various aspects of the opioid epidemic and strategies for understanding and supporting recovery.
Register here!

PANELISTS
Danielle Dick, Ph.D.
Danielle Dick, Ph.D. is the Greg Brown Endowed Chair of Neuroscience in the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. She was recently recruited to Rutgers University to lead the university-wide Rutgers Addiction Research Center within the Brain Health Institute. Dr. Dick is an internationally recognized and award-winning expert on genetic and environmental influences on substance use and mental health in youth. She has more than 425 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of child development, addiction, mental health, genetics, and human behavior, and has won numerous national and international awards for her work. She has been named one of the most highly cited scientists in the world.
Dr. Donald Reeves, MD
Dr. Donald Reeves is Director of Psychiatry for Rutgers University Correctional Health Care. He is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and he also serves as director of the Rutgers Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Dr. Reeves’ research interest is correctional psychiatry, and he has published extensively in this field.

RWJ-N&CB Seminar Series: Featuring Haley E. Melikian, PhD - "Presynaptic Dopamine Transporter Regulation: Tipping the Scales Against Cocaine Reward”
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Research Tower, V12
RWJ-Neuroscience and Cell Biology Seminar Series featuring Haley E. Melikian, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology, Brudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute at UMASS Chan School of Medicine.
Dr. Melikian will be presenting on “Presynaptic Dopamine Transporter Regulation: Tipping the Scales Against Cocaine Reward”.
The host for this seminar is Pingyue Pan, MD, PhD (RWJ-Neuroscience and Cell Biology). All are welcome to attend.

Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders - Rising Above the Challenges, Reversing the Numbers, & Celebrating Recovery, Together!
2024-09-05 09:00 - 2024-09-08 17:00
The field of addiction treatment is ever-changing, and we’re dedicated to bringing you the best possible education, led by national experts. At the Cape Cod Symposium, you’ll find yourself among like-minded peers, learning the latest, most effective strategies for addiction treatment and behavioral health, and addressing the significant challenges we must overcome.
Join us for an unparalleled educational and networking experience! When it comes to treating addiction, we’re stronger together.
For 4 days, unite to discuss new treatment strategies, connect and engage with national and influential leaders, and take away knowledge critical for utilizing significant changes in addiction treatment.
For more information, click here.

Training in Addiction Research Program (TARP) Journal Club
2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Dean’s Conference Room, Research Tower, Busch Campus, 675 Hoes Lane, West Piscataway, 08854
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m.
In-person Location: Dean’s Conference Room, Research Tower, Busch Campus, 675 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Virtual via Zoom: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 936 9263 4259
Password: [REDACTED]
Join us for the TARP Journal Club, where Maia Choi from the Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience Program in the Department of Psychology will present on the paper titled “Multivariate Analysis of 1.5 Million People Identifies Genetic Associations with Traits Related to Self-Regulation and Addiction.” Maia will review genome-wide association studies, discuss externalizing behaviors and disorders, and explore different measurements and aspects of impulsivity.
Click here to download the PDF of the paper for your review before the meeting, which is highly encouraged. If you have any questions or specific topics you’d like Maia to cover, please email them to her at them to her by Monday, September 4, 2024. These events are for all TARP and RARC faculty and trainees, as well as collaborators and friends, so feel free to pass along the invitation to others. Food and drinks will be provided.

SAMHSA Webinar - Whole Health Recovery Approaches featuring Dr. Peggy Swarbrick
2024-09-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
To kick off Recovery Month, we are taking a closer look at whole health approaches to a more joyful and fulfilling life, particularly for those with mental health and substance use conditions. In this webinar, we will review the eight dimensions of wellness to create a healthier life and highlight ways these have been used in various settings with various populations. This webinar will be relevant for families, people with mental health conditions, peer support specialists and other health professionals, including state and county providers and organizations that want to learn more about the eight dimensions of wellness and how they can be used for wellness initiatives. Led by subject matter experts on recovery and integrated health and wellness, we will also share valuable resources and strategies for transformative change during this event.

Presenters:

Dr. Peggy Swarbrick, Rutgers University, Professor Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology and ScarletWell Director; Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey Wellness Institute
Arielle Estes, NCPRSS, CPRS, Peer Support Specialist III, Intensive Recovery Treatment Support (IRTS), Community Based Services, Rutgers, University Behavioral Health Care
Dr. Benjamin Kligler, Executive Director, Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation, Veterans Health Administration

Addiction Policy Forum Webinar - Digging into the BioPsychoSocial: Addressing the Holistic, Multifaceted Needs of Individuals in Treatment and Recovery
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join this free webinar to learn about the biological, psychological, and social needs of individuals in treatment and recovery from a substance use disorder with Dr. James H. Berry, Professor and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and the Director of Addictions at the West Virginia University School of Medicine.

The biopsychosocial model addresses the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to many chronic illnesses, including addiction. Biopsychosocial recognizes that there are multiple pathways to addiction, such as genetic predisposition, psychiatric and psychological factors like trauma or unhealthy coping skills, and social factors like having substance-using peers. Join us to hear from Dr. Berry about these three critical domains in recovery and the need to build individualized, tailored treatment plans.

Speaker: James H. Berry, DO is Professor and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Director of Addictions. He is board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed a General Psychiatry residency at West Virginia University, and an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Hawaii. He and his colleagues at WVU have developed innovative community-based treatment models in response to the addiction crisis in Appalachia and are actively engaged in novel National Institute of Drug Abuse-supported neuromodulation research related to substance use disorders through WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.
For registration, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Webinar - Building Bridges Between Harm Reduction and Treatment for People with Substance Use Disorders
2024-08-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In recent years, there has been growing support for a harm reduction approach to drug policy, which emphasizes reducing some of the negative consequences associated with drug use through a variety of public health measures. Historically, this approach has been a core value of syringe service programs, expanding into other settings particularly as rising overdose deaths have made educating people about overdose risks and distributing naloxone more urgent.
This workshop will explore how harm reduction is evolving, different interpretations of harm reduction, and ways to build bridges between harm reduction services and the continuum of care for people who use drugs, with a focus on rural communities. Discussion topics will include how harm reduction providers are offering or connecting participants to various types of treatment, broadly defined, and how treatment providers are incorporating harm reduction strategies into their services.
Presenter: Susan Stellin, MPH
For registration, click here.

SSW Webinar - The Opioid Crisis in NJ: Current Trends and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
2024-08-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and trends regarding natural opiates, semi-synthetic opioids, and synthetic opioids. Participants will be able to identify national and local NJ trends with regards to prescribing practices and new legislation, opioid overdoses and trends with opioid use. Participants will be able to distinguish the difference between which drugs are considered naturally occurring opiates, which are considered semi-synthetic opioids and which are considered synthetic opioids. Participants will be introduced into the assessment of and treatment of Opioid Use Disorders via the DSM 5 criteria, the latest nationally recognized medicated assisted treatment and the non-medication assisted treatment approaches when working with clients. Participants will be able to identify three different medicated assisted treatments (MAT), and discussion of medicinal marijuana being added as an MAT option. Webinar participants will be introduced to a harm reduction treatment paradigm and will be able to identify at least 3 different harm reduction principles when working with clients. Finally, participants will engage in an interactive case that will develop throughout the webinar and have different objectives (e.g., assessing a proper level of care, and then incorporating a harm reduction treatment orientation with the client in regards to their MAT decision process). [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement]

Instructor:
Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS

Date:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Time:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For registration, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Webinar - The Integration of the Stages of Change into Harm Reduction Care (in Rural Communities)
2024-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
As we lean more into the concepts of harm reduction, creating a collaborative structure to discuss the client’s goals along the harm reduction spectrum of care is key. Integrating the stages of change into harm reduction care provides both the client and the provider a person-centered structure in which to engage in harm reduction care and planning. This workshop will lean into how to have harm reduction focused conversations with clients while providing psychoeducation around the stages of change and how the stages potentially play a role in how they may be thinking about harm reduction, as it relates to SUD Care.

Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).
For registration, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Webinar - Strategies for Implementing a Cascade of Care for Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Jails
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Rural areas now have the highest incarceration rates in the United States. Rural incarceration rates have been steadily increasing for decades, coinciding with a worsening overdose epidemic. A period of incarceration significantly increases the risk for an individual who uses opioids to experience a fatal overdose post-release. In the two weeks following prison release, the risk of opioid overdose is extremely high, and the risk of death from opioid overdose is 50 times greater than that in the general population. Other estimates suggest that county-level overdose deaths are attributable to individuals with a recent incarceration. Incarceration can disrupt opioid use disorder treatment and create barriers to receipt of opioid use disorder treatment post-release, and most rural jail facilities do not offer evidence-based treatment within their facilities.
This webinar will discuss opportunities to improve opioid use disorder care for individuals in jail based on the development of a cascade-of-care. Included in this discussion will be to describe differences in how standardized screening tools for opioid use disorder can be integrated into the jail-booking process across four unique jail settings. The goal of this webinar is to provide information on how data relevant to standardized screening results, along with administrative jail records, can be used to construct a cascade-of-care for opioid use disorder and identify missed opportunities for intervention.
Presenter: Grant Victor, PhD, MSW
Dr. Victor is a social worker with interdisciplinary training in public health and clinical research. He received postdoctoral research training and support from the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice at Wayne State University and earned his PhD and MSW from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Victor is a community-driven researcher who uses mixed-methods approaches to understand how health concerns related to substance use interacts within the context of the criminal/legal system (e.g., jails, prisons, law enforcement, and crisis response) and drug policy. The goal of his research is to mitigate the risk of fatal and non-fatal overdose by incorporating harm reduction approaches. Dr. Victor’s work has contributed to the understanding of the iatrogenic effect of criminal/legal systems on health and well-being by conducting methodologically rigorous time-to-event approaches and by leveraging administrative data to inform overdose prevention strategies.
For registration, click here.

SSW Webinar: Orthorexia: The Recent Face of an Eating Disorder
2024-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar will define orthorexia signs and symptoms with detailed case illustrations. The history of orthorexia will also be addressed and will provide tools and techniques that can be useful when working with this population. This webinar will explain treatment modalities such as exposure therapy, that are most effective working with cases that present as orthorexia. Case material will be presented throughout webinar to help understand above objective. [Elective for Clinical Eating Disorders Clinical Certificate Program]

Instructor:
Suzanne Rubinetti; LCSW, LCSW

Date:
Thursday, August 15, 2024

Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information, click here.

NeC-ROTAC Webinar - Person-Centered Care: Applications in Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Outpatient Program Settings
2024-08-15 02:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Participants may be familiar with the term person-centered care, but may struggle with how to apply this approach with clients. This workshop will define person-centered care and the application of this approach from the beginning of treatment to the end stage in outpatient settings. Participants will also learn the key components of OASAS standards of documentation of person-centered care in the treatment record of clients under their care.

Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).

For registration, click here.

SSW Webinar: Intuitive Eating: What Exactly Is It and Why Is It so Challenging to Learn? What Social Workers Need to Know
2024-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Recently there has been an abundance of information on intuitive and mindful eating. The two are actually different and the learning process is challenging. Intuitive eating is a multi-layered practice that can only be successful if a detailed inquiry of an individual’s “food story” is understood by the practitioner. The course will examine the process and participants will learn how to conduct a detailed food history with their clients as well as learn other useful skills. The reason why the development of intuitive eating is so challenging will be explored and illustrated with detailed case examples. [Elective for Eating Disorders Clinical Certificate Program]

Instructor:
Suzanne Rubinetti; LCSW, LCSW

Date:
Thursday, August 8, 2024

Time:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information, click here.

SSW Webinar - The Opioid Crisis in NJ: Current Trends and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
2024-08-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
This interactive webinar will discuss the latest developments and trends regarding natural opiates, semi-synthetic opioids, and synthetic opioids. Participants will be able to identify national and local NJ trends with regards to prescribing practices and new legislation, opioid overdoses and trends with opioid use. Participants will be able to distinguish the difference between which drugs are considered naturally occurring opiates, which are considered semi-synthetic opioids and which are considered synthetic opioids. Participants will be introduced into the assessment of and treatment of Opioid Use Disorders via the DSM 5 criteria, the latest nationally recognized medicated assisted treatment and the non-medication assisted treatment approaches when working with clients. Participants will be able to identify three different medicated assisted treatments (MAT), and discussion of medicinal marijuana being added as an MAT option. Webinar participants will be introduced to a harm reduction treatment paradigm and will be able to identify at least 3 different harm reduction principles when working with clients. Finally, participants will engage in an interactive case that will develop throughout the webinar and have different objectives (e.g., assessing a proper level of care, and then incorporating a harm reduction treatment orientation with the client in regards to their MAT decision process). [This webinar will complete your prescription opioid social work license requirement]

Instructor:
Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS

Date:
Friday, August 2, 2024

Time:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information and registration, click here.

Addiction Policy Forum Webinar - Criminal Justice Leaders Responding to Addiction
2024-07-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This specialized training program is open to all criminal justice professionals and provides rich information about addiction science, evidence-based treatment, recovery, and engagement strategies. Each participant will receive a 3-hour Continuing Education Certificate that can be submitted to state boards. Many individuals who have a substance use disorder have contact with the criminal justice system through an arrest, citation, probation, diversion court, or incarceration. It is estimated that 63% of people in jail and 58% in prison have a substance use disorder. The criminal justice system is one of the touchpoints where a criminal justice professional can have a conversation and respond to an individual’s addiction. These leaders are among the many stakeholders who can help create change within our communities.
Participants will learn about:

The Science of Addiction

Signs and Symptoms

Evidence-based Treatment Options

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Engagement strategies

For registration, click here.

Knock Out Opioid Use Learning Series Webinar - Empowering Parents in Prevention & Recovery
2024-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
An expert panel will discuss the webinar topic & answer questions
At the conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to:
o Identify ways to speak with and guide parents to address prevention of children’s substance use and addiction
o Explain basic practices of safe storage and disposal of medicine and how the care team can share this information with patients and parents/guardians of patients
o Identify optimal treatment interventions and strategies the care team can use to promote health and reduce substance use among adolescents
o Identify the signs and symptoms of substance use in children and adolescents
Dr. Melissa Wallach, MD, FAAP
Dr. Melissa Wallach is the director of medical education for the St. George’s University Medical School Program and director of quality improvement of the pediatric primary care practices at Hackensack Meridian Health. Wallach also served as a member of the teaching faculty and director of ambulatory pediatrics. In addition to her work at Jersey Shore Medical Center, she also sees patients in offices in Neptune and Asbury Park. Wallach serves on the executive council of the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (NJAAP). Wallach graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biological basis of behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and then earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed a combined Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics residency program at Maimonides Medical Center.
Lissette Lester, MSW
Lissette Lester (she/her/hers) is the deputy director of case practice in New Jersey for the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). Through this role, Lissette is able to focus on her commitment to improving outcomes for both the children and families served by DCP&P. Lissette earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Temple University, followed by a master’s degree in social work from Monmouth University. She started her career at DCP&P in 2000 as a family service specialist in Mercer County, where she worked with adolescents and conducted investigations of child abuse and neglect. In 2017, Lissette was promoted to local office manager for the Camden North Local Office. In this role, she structured the development of staff in family team meetings, provided staff with effective strategies to enhance their case practice and reduce the number of children in placement.

To register, click here.

SSW Webinar: What's Eating You? The Psychology of Eating
2024-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This webinar focuses on understanding the psychological processes underlying humans development of eating behaviors and the adoption of both healthy and maladaptive cognitions and behaviors concerning food, eating, and our bodies. Issues to be addressed include: food choice, the development of food preferences, motivation to eat, cultural influences on eating patterns, weight-regulation, body image, dieting behaviors, obesity, eating disorders, and the treatment of unhealthy and clinical eating problems. The psychology of eating will be emphasized, and psychological problems associated with eating will be highlighted. [Required for Eating Disorders Clinical Certificate Program]

Instructor:
Katherine Glick, LPC, ACS, MAC, CSE

Date:
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Time:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information, click here.

Addiction Policy Forum Webinar - Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Stigma with Dr. Brian Fuehrlein
2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join us for the webinar Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Stigma on July 23rd at 1 p.m. ET with Brian Fuehrlein MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and the Director of the Psychiatric Emergency Room at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
Dr. Fuehrlein will present the basic neurobiological pathway involved in the development of substance use disorders, explore diverse clinical manifestations observed in patients with substance use disorders, and examine the repercussions of having a substance use disorder. Additionally, Dr. Fuehrlein will outline the influence of stigma on individuals grappling with substance use disorders and their family members and how the use of language can be employed to mitigate stigma.
For more information and registration, click here.

JCOIN Speaker Series Webinar: Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Carceral Settings
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In April 2024, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule on regulations regarding opioid treatment program (OTP) accreditation, certification, and standards for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). This rule change affects the use of methadone, including clarification on use of methadone in carceral settings. Under the updated final rules of 42 CFR Part 8, jails and prisons may register as a hospital or clinic. Jails/prisons may stock and dispense methadone to treat OUD and manage acute opioid withdrawal syndrome.

This webinar will provide an overview of the updated final rules of 42 CFR Part 8 and how they affect methadone dispensation in carceral settings. Speakers will discuss the:

Process for how carceral settings can use the updated SAMHSA rule to increase methadone access;

Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) regulations around dispensing methadone and buprenorphine;

Role of state regulations for accessing MOUD; and

Considerations for carceral settings when establishing a methadone dispensing program.

For more information, and registration, click here.

SSW Webinar - Medical and Legal Marijuana in NJ: Practice and Policy Issues
2024-07-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
The goal of this interactive webinar is to identify the changes that have occurred in the NJ Medical Marijuana Program. The history of marijuana legalization and major events that have shaped this history are discussed. Known scientific research on the benefits of medical marijuana and the risks associated with marijuana usage are covered, as well as the continued barriers to better scientific research on this topic. Interactive exercises are incorporated in order to have participants analyze child custody issues for clients who are on the NJ medical marijuana program. Other exercises include the participants discussing how treatment is impacted by medical marijuana and participants will analyze under what conditions there would be a “duty to report” a coworker on medical marijuana.

Instructor:
Glenn Duncan, LPC, LCADC, CCS, ACS

Date:
Monday, July 15, 2024

Time:
9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information and registration, click here.

Grant Writing 101: NIH Grant Bootcamp
2024-07-10 09:00 - 17:00 | EOHSI Building, Busch Campus
Interested in learning the basics of writing, submitting, and achieving NIH K and R grants?

This 1-day in-person bootcamp will be held on July 10th 9am-5pm in the EOHSI Building on the Busch Campus. This session is intended for novice grant writers planning to submit a K or R grant in the next year. If you have experience with submitting grants to NIH already, this bootcamp may be too basic for you.

Topics we will cover include navigating Rutgers Grants office (RAPSS) and NIH’s ERA Commons, using Budget Templates, writing compelling Specific Aims pages, building Research Strategies and Training Plans, advice from recent awardees and experienced peer reviewers and resubmitting grant applications.

The fee for attending this bootcamp is $80 for faculty and staff/administration and $40 for postdocs/residents/fellows. If your application for the bootcamp is selected, you will receive an email to submit payment.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/231323271801141

SSW Webinar: Decoding the Language of Food and Eating: A Toolbox for Clinicians
2024-07-09 10:00 - 2024-07-10 12:30 | Virtual
This 2-day webinar, experiential in nature, is designed to introduce and enhance the repertoire of skills and techniques in the treatment of food and eating related issues. Behaviors and symptoms will be examined along the continuum from normal eating through disordered eating and on to eating disorders. Through participatory activities attendees will examine the many different, often hidden, meanings of food and explore the underlying dynamics of eating behaviors. Skills such as decoding, mindful eating, free association and detailed inquiry will be introduced and practiced. Participants will learn how to decode and reframe the food language into the authentic, relevant, underlying issues. This is a 2-day webinar. Attendees must attend both days to receive a certificate of completion. [Required for Eating Disorders Clinical Certificate Program]

Instructor:
Leigh Garfield, LCSW, BCD

Dates:
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 and Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Time:
10:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

Location:
Live Interactive Online Webinar

For more information, click here.

Addiction Policy Forum Virtual Training for Families and Caregivers - enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction
2024-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join us on June 24th for virtual training designed as a resource for family members trying to navigate addiction and help a loved one recover. The training includes in-depth information about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips for caregivers.
This state-wide, virtual training is offered in partnership with RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Attendees will learn:

The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction

Getting an Assessment and Treatment Options

Evidenced-Based Treatment Options

Information on Medications to Treat Addiction

How to Access Recovery Supports

How to Start the Conversation

How to Set Healthy Boundaries

Register here!

NeC-ROTAC Webinar - Care and Concern Interventions to Address Substance Use and Mental Health in Rural Communities
2024-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
As we think about the impact of substance use and mental health within rural communities, a key component is accessing the resources available. In this webinar, we will discuss potential interventions that can be implemented or strengthened within rural communities. This workshop will focus on how providers and community members can develop collaborative networks to support members of their community who may be facing substance use and mental health challenges in their daily lives. We will also discuss potential prevention methods to be introduced within community spaces to reduce the impact of substance use on individuals and families, and increase engagement in mental health care.
Presenter: Dr. Delores Blackwell, LCSW, is a multijurisdictional licensed clinical social worker. She has held numerous administrative and clinical positions within both the addictions and mental health disciplines. She is an adjunct professor at both Touro College and Hunter College Silberman Schools of Social Work. In conjunction with her numerous roles, she also conducts and develops trainings for mental health and addictions professionals in both direct practice and leadership positions. She is currently a Research Project Manager at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University Medical Center, where she works with the Opioid Response Network and Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center within the Northeast and Caribbean (HHS Region 2).
For more information, click here.

Knock Out Opioid Use Day Webinar - Opioids: Impacts of Health Disparities & Discrimination
2024-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Learn about different aspects of the opioid epidemic from local, state and national experts. Continuing education credits will be available for physicians, physician assistants, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, athletic trainers, & EMTs.
For registration, click here.
PANELISTS:
Aarin Michele Williams, Esq.
Aarin Michele Williams is the chief advisor to the director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. She has been admitted to the bar in NJ, NY, and the Southern District of New York but has appeared in various jurisdictions around the country. Williams is an experienced civil rights litigator, social, racial and reproductive justice movement lawyer and proud criminal defense attorney. She has held various roles with the Division on Civil Rights. In prior positions Williams was a zealous trial attorney as a NJ State Public Defender where she was a trial strategy trainer and lead lawyer handling complex felony criminal cases, including infamous homicide cases. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Seton Hall Law School. She is a proud graduate of Howard University and earned her law degree for Rutgers University – Newark.
Dr. Eldene Towey, M
Dr. Eldene Towey is chief of addiction psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center Health Services and medical director of Kyle Goldberg Turning Point Addiction Treatment Center. She is also assistant professor of addiction psychiatry at New York Medical College. Towey earned her medical degree from St. Georges School of Medicine (Grenada) in Bay Shore, N.Y. She completed her residency and fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Towey has given many presentations on the opioid crisis. She also co-authored a 2023 academic article examining the intersection of race and the opioid epidemic, “Racial disparities in opioid use disorder and its treatment: A review and commentary on the literature.”
